I build aerial adventure parks for work and find these pants to be durable and well suited for rope access. I've got a large portion of our staff on board and would love to send a picture in with all of us in our keb trousers sky high! I just recieved my second pair, and cant wait to put them through the wringer! Improvements we've discussed would be an integrated tensioner for the waist band to limit bulk and harness wear. I've also noticed the elastic band on the phone slit likes to break away from the mesh pretty quickly with regular use. Small adjustments, but nothing to prevent us from representing your awesome trousers! Keep up the good work 👍
Hey! That sounds awesome, I don’t work for fjällräven but if you send me the photo I’ll be sure to pass it on, I think they would be delighted to have it!
@@TedWeirum awesome! We are currently building a challenge course in the trees. We will try to get all of us on ropes near one of the tree houses or a cool element. It may be a week or so. Were pretty busy right now. Thanks for the reply buddy :)
Those visuals... wow... the colors are popping right of my screen! I really like the Keb-line of products. The trousers might be a bit more technical so to speak than I need. Not sure. Something about the fact you were able to do an early review makes me think you’re in closer contact with Fjallraven...perhaps maybe? If so it would be deservedly so! Have a fun 2019!!
Thanks Jan! Perhaps maybe would be the right words for the moment, I’ll let you know more when I know more! When it comes to the trousers it all boils down to what your use case is,if you’re doing a rougher trek these are perfect, hanging around the camp I would have a look at vidda pro! As always, thanks for REALLY watching the video and noticing all the details that we work a lot on! :)
Whoa whoa whoa Mr. Weirum! Do you realize how much of the production quality boost this video shows? You are setting some high standards for yourself and Arber. :-) As for the pants I like the fact they decided to make them slimmer. I will definitely benefit from that if I buy them. :-D The color looks really nice in your shots. I've seen it on their other pieces of clothes and it looked a bit too flashy at first sight but I am sure I would like it in the end. And of course I am looking forward to your future adventures! --- Michal
Hahaha, well that’s a big thanks from me to you, you are the one who gave me a lot of the feedback that I put in to the thought process behind this video, THANKS! As for me and Abbe we came a long way but it still feels like we’re just in the beginning, we talked a lot about this and right now it feels like we’re discovering our “sound”. Best thing is that I still learn and develop a lot and I get to share the results with you guys! Thanks for all your observations Michal!
Your videos keep getting better Ted. Awesome stuff. I bought a pair of Tarmac Kebs over the holidays and love them except that my short legs mean they are a bit baggy, and by a bit I mean substantially. I actually just got the cinch portion moved up about an inch at the Fjallraven store and they're on their way to me now, but they are still a bit long. Never have I been more jealous of people with long legs than I have been when lusting after Fjallraven pants!! Thanks again for the info Ted and I look forward to more videos from you.
Excellent use of slow motion. I really enjoyed the video. I'm gonna do more research on these pants. They seem like they'd be really nice to have for my camping trips. :-) got yourself a new sub here!
I got these a while ago ( had to wait since there was an error in production and they had to send their inventory back to Vietnam for restitching) that aside I love them. I have them in the forest green colour, and I have the keb jacket in the same colour. The fit is amazing in my oponion. You won't sweat your butt of using them during this season either. Great overall product and well worth the spend.
Yes please! I'm 170cm and always have to buy trouseres that are way to long for me. The best fit is the womens Keb but then again this one is to short in the inseam. 29-30 or 30-30 would be perfect. I work at a sports store selling a lot of Keb trousers and other brands and more often than you think there are shorter guys that would love a shorter model to choose.
yea i totally agree, i got 2 KEBs and some vidda pros they are both pretty long and im 6 ft. also would like if they can slim down just a tad bit. the butt looks great in these and if they were just a little tailored at the bottom it be a amazing asethic pair of pants for me to wait in line at starbucks while looking like i hike routinely. but overall great pants, love the 2 tone color scheme making who ever wearing these look operator af.
Awesome color on the new style. Full leg extension on the log (Gym workouts paying off), choreographed steps with the piano, scenery, another great video. Have a solid weekend. Peace
@@TedWeirum The slimmer fit is a bonus too. Btw, what type gloves do you use? I've tried a lot a none that really keep my hands warm and breath enough to keep moisture away. Maybe you did a video a while back? Thanks
I did do a video, however in this video it’s and old pair of army liners, I didn’t want to highlight the gloves in this one so I just kept it black n simple!
I love your videos. Makes me want to drop everything and hike for a few months. Absolutely love the outdoors and the style of your editing and everything is very much that. I was wondering, what do you usually take with you when hiking? Like, what is your load out when going on longer hikes? I'm curious cause I'm going on a two week hike in Norway during the summer and am starting to prepare. Again, love your videos and I can see you getting successful off of these videos!
Thanks Calvin! It’s a great question, it all depends on where I’m going, for how long, what time of year is it, what will I be doing and those sorts of things, of course there’s pretty much always a basic kit that comes with me, I should do a video about that, I’ve been replacing a lot of my gear now so when I got everything I need again I’ll be sure to make a video about it! Thanks for your question!
Hey Ted, great review, I got the same exact pair and they're super comfy and perform very well. I was a little weary of the colors but they grew on me and I Love em, they compliment the high desert mountainous area I'm from.
Nice video of the updated keb pant. On a sidenote, is that the fjällglim shirt you are wearing? Sure looks like it, as I have 3 of them myself. Btw what size are you wearing of the shirt? I had to size down due to the relaxed fit. Love the shirt anyway though ✌️👍
Yeah, I saw that on the website, from what I was told this was supposed to be the new color, maybe there was a misunderstanding or if they changed the tones on the colors or something, we’ll see once they’re released. Thanks for watching!
Zane! Happy new year and all that, long time no see! ;) hope all is well with you, man I wanna go to Canada! Hahaha! Anyways, I’m sure they’ll be available in your color! You’ll know in March! Thanks for tuning in brother!
Great video as always. I just would like some mesh on the side vents as it gives the bugs a way in to my tasty legs on a hot day. Apart from that i love my kebs and Vidda Pros
Thanks! I get what you mean, however I think it would limit the ventilation too much. As long as you’re moving you give the bugs a hard time to feast on your legs, when you stop you zip up and pull out your flamethrower and go to town! ;)
@@TedWeirum I agree. I'd prefer keeping them without bug nets, for more ventilation, better access (I'm experimenting with Northern Playgrounds' zip-longs underneath, which could've been an awesome combo, had they just included double zippers), less weight, less complexity, smaller price.
Yes, FR 🦊 needs to use military grade Double Saps at the waist for better secure hold especially if one fails, just like the 2 waistline snaps on the amazing Arc’teryx LEAF Drac Pant that were unfortunately discontinued. Why Arc’teryx does not make quality hiking pants 👖 with ample pockets is beyond me 🤷🏻♂️. A stretchy Neoprene waist band would be a nice addition. And a large Gusseted Crotch is mandatory for mobility 🥋 and comfort!
@@TedWeirum , As a full on Arc'teryx fan, surprisingly enough ARC' do not make a true Adventure Pant with a significant amount of pockets and never have, which is quite astounding 🤯. The only thing that's ever come close is the amazing LEAF Drac Pant 👍🏻, unfortunately they have been discontinued 😤. I've been doing some research on the Fjällräven Keb Pants, the new 2019 updated fitment looks like it's going to be really cool. Big props 👏🏻 to Ted Weirum new video review. That sealed the deal for me. A gusseted crotch and a bunch of pockets is mandatory in a proper Adventure Pant! Now I just have to figure out how the new ones fit in the waist. 37" = Euro 54, or size up? I typically wear U.S. Large, I'm a 36" waist in Diesel Jeans, but everything has become so overly slim-fit today such as NIKE's Tech Fit Joggers, so now I've been sizing up one full waist size to a U.S. XL. I DON'T like apparel tight around my crotch and waist, I need some room to breathe if you know what I mean.
I'll be honest, I wish I looked as good as you do in them pants. Had Fjällräven for years, and love the brand/fitting but as someone who's 168cm male with shortlegs I feel like a kid in förskolan with most gear. I struggle between F/M fits, but I don't have the good curves as females do. Great videos tho, keep em up.
Thanks for your comment, I’ll be sure to do a update video about the pants were I summarize all the feedback I got from everyone regarding the trousers and what most of you seem to think!
Hey Ted; The Keb system totally rules. I do some mushing north of the arctic circle; and like the stretchiness and breathability of the keb system. and use the jacket all seasons, and in winter. But the pants dont really work for me in the winter. What would really rock would be if Fjällräven could clone the Keb-pants and the Särmä TST M05 high waisted winter trousers; into a stretchy winter pants setup. And a Keb anorak no. 8 would be awesome to. Just a thought Thanks in advance
Hey! Maybe the bergtagen eco shell trousers would be a better solution for you, they are a bit more adapted to winter use! Thanks for watching brother!
Just a great video. You tell us pretty much everything we need to know. While I agree with others below -- that there needs to be a "short" option -- I'm going to risk it when this updated version is released in Canada. Anyway, hoping to see more videos from you.
Thank you so much Paul! I’m doing a little update video where I’m talking about the feedback I’ve gotten from everyone, hopefully fjällräven will see it and maybe they can do something!
My local Fjallraven store has an in-house seamstress that was able to shorten my Vidda Pros and keep the lace hook/gaiter! Inquire at your local store too.
Great vids! My only question is have they figured out a way to work out the pant lengths when it comes to shorter people (i.e. < 5'8"ish). Everything in the Fjallraven line fits perfectly on me, but the trousers are really hard to judge. These pants seem like they come in a fixed length (not raw) so hemming them will be a problem with the re-design of the boot hook and straps. Also, if someone can manage to hem them, the placement of the knees will inevitably be at the ankles. This seems to be the main issue with any Fjallraven, fixed, pre-bent pants. I feel like shorter people are left with (1) Greenland and (2) Abisko lines. The Kebs, although functionally the best, appear to be (size-wize) the hardest to get right. I wonder if anyone from R&D has an answer! :)
hey man, as a very tall person. I feel your pain on the other end of the spectrum. Fjallraven is one of the only companies that makes pants for us tall folk. my point is....DON"T YOU RUIN THIS FOR US LOL
I had my Barents Pro trousers hemmed, but you cannot really do that with these Keb trousers. They need to fit out of the box or be darn close. I'm considering these to round out my hiking pants due to the versatility.
I bought a pair, after less than 40 days mountain wear both bottom seams have holes in them. In my opinion tje bottom of the trousers are too heavy for the normal material, not worn crampons with them or done anything apart from normal Trekking. I am in my 50s and have never had a pair of trousers fail so quickly. Sent away 18th December still waiting for any reply from Fjall Raven a month later. So far poor quality for what they are and the price charged.
Super gorgeous trousers! 😍, Hope I will own it in future. Just used a HighCoast trousers finish a 45 celsius tropical bike trip, it perfectly completes the task.
@@TedWeirum I cycling across Isaan area (Northeast Thailand), near some border line area, here a small photo set could sharing the story just happened 😀photos.app.goo.gl/JKsK29Dnn6cF6EGe7
The Keb trousers are my favorite!!! I have three pairs. I love the ventilation system. They work great for mountain bike riding too! I just wish they would put some kind of butt pockets on the back and zippers on the front hand pockets similar to the Abisko trousers. Except the pocket should zip down from the top instead of up. That way you can have them zipped down to secure items and still have your pocket knife or multi tool clipped on.
@@TedWeirum Butt pockets. Please no. It already has big, awesome pockets in the right places. Butt pockets risk the content (easier to crush when sitting, easier to loose something and not see it before it's long gone, easier for thieves), are uncomfortable, and would add weight, complexity, cost, and take away from ventilation.
Here is what I think about Keb trousers. They do not shrink except for the g1000 portion. A Vita Pro (is completely g1000) that is a 54 for example will shrink 1/2 a size becoming a 53 after washed in warm. Additionally you have to be accurate in your Keb size because if you lose weight, the material on the front will crease and look bad, not also true with Vita Pro. Overall Keb is the best looking and most stretchable trouser as long as it fits correctly. I have Vita Pro's that are 7 years old and still good. The colors are amazing but ofcourse the most recent fashion is camouflage lead by Canada Goose.
1. New tighter fit 0:54 - That sounds good. Is it the same fit as when the Keb trousers first came out, Gen 1? 2. That is a bad idea 1:03 - Boot hook is better the old way. It will never come loose by mistake and is much easier to fasten and unfasten. 3. What is the models Height, weight and what size is he wearing?
I love your video work. It is excellent. I think the Keb trouser design is near perfect. However, I would add a two way zip to the Keb fleece similar to the Klattermusen balder fleece. This design change would allow more mobility when working at camp. I am a huge fan of the Keb line. Thx J
I saw the chestnut/acorn keb trousers yesterday at the local Fjallraven shop. It didn't look as red as it looks like in this video. The yellow is the same color as mocassin or tanned deer hide. It was better than I thought it looked like.
@@TedWeirum I have the UN Blue keb trousers. It would go with the polar parka (the anarok version) except that that parka is not produced any longer. Have you ever seen it? It is very, very nice. I can't get it in my size.
@@TedWeirum It was a great winter parka, and I did not know about it. I also learned that the Anorak no.8 is a different material than the ecoshell anorak which i already had, and I also recently discovered the Abisko lite trousers. They are a good, both have interesting belt clasps, the shade or the regular lite abisko trousers. Never looked in that direction until recently.
thanks! the quality separates fjällräven from a lot of the other brands, the environmental thought process behind every product is one of their unique fundamentals, it was never about making the cheapest pair of trousers but the best, not just for you but also for the environment. thank you so much for watching!
Tack! I videon visar jag ventilationsöppningarna, de övre har fått ytterligare ett dragkedjelås. Ingen mesh, dels riskerar den att fastna och kommer minska ventilationen drastiskt. Tack för att du tittade!
Precis! Vi kände att vi ville försöka krydda till det så mycket vi kunde utan att ta sig hela vägen upp till fjällen! :) tror du hade gillat byxorna! Tack för att du tittade!
Waterproof seat to the trousers and maybe the lower leg reinforcement could be waterproof and front of knees. Just helps with doing tasks on the floor.
Sounds like a great idea, with the Greenland wax you would have the best of both worlds, more breathable without the wax and more water resistant with it, you can put many layers of wax for increased water resistance!
@@TedWeirum Sadly it all washes out and these trousers get dirty given nature of use, not sure anyone has time to rewax their trousers before every use., I only use an iron for weddings ha ha
personal i like more the Vidda pro. The vidda pro is more robust. The keb is verry good with hiking but bad in camp, with camp fire. the elastic material can be very bad against fire splinters. thank you for the review
Hey Raymond! Yeah, the Keb trousers is a technical pants made for the mountains and a bit tougher terrain, the Vidda pro is just like you say, more robust and better around the camp! It all comes down to your needs!
Exactly! These pants won the outdoor Industry award back in 2011, Fjällräven probably don’t want to do a complete make over, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! I like the improvements that they’ve made and they still managed to keep the Keb trousers in the award wining design. Is it worth upgrading? Only you can answer that, it depends if you got a need for it, how is the shape of the ones you got now? Thanks for watching!
@@TedWeirum good point! I just got them, so I won't be upgrading for a long time (hopefully). Loving the kebs so far. Their far more comfortable than any other outdoor pants I've worn! Excited to see how durable they are. Check out the Garmin Instict btw if you haven't, awesome new release and perfect for an outdoor enthusiast :)
@@TedWeirum Its a new gps watch series from Garmin, directed towards hiking and outdoor activities. Very rugged and tough, but still has most of the same features as the other higher end Garmin-watches. You get a lot for your money with this one. buy.garmin.com/nb-NO/NO/p/621802
I agree to have mesh on the opening for the vents. Also, can you make short versions or at least ones that can be easily shortened? Can’t wear my pair that was gifted to me because no tailor I have found, as well as fjallraven themselves, can’t adjust length.
@@TedWeirum Kungsleden trail is from the 30th June to July 8th, taking a helicopter from nikkaulokta to keb, then heading up the ostra laden to sydtoppen. Then down through the mountains coming out just slightly north of singi and trekking to abisko
I am interested in yupik parka. In most brands I am long waist. it is my understanding that yupik is designed for use with interlayers. I have doubts about choosing the size. I'm 186 cm, chest 111 cm What do you think… L or XL?
Hey, thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts! A lot of people mentioned the length of the trousers, I will do an update video on all the comments that everyone has mentioned and hopefully that can help adress some questions, I know that there will be a female version that is shorter, however I totally understand that you would like a pair of trousers that fit you. I'll do my best to let Fjällräven know that a lot of people is asking for a short version of the trousers and hopefully they'll listen! again, thanks for your comment!
If you buy at a Fjallraven physical store they do alterations as well as waxing for free in the USA (inquire at your local store first). I was able to shorten my Vidda Pros to my inseam and they fit perfect; the seamstress was able to incorporate the lace hook and gaiter cinches too!
Hey, everyone! Great video, and great pair of pants. I have a question about the seasons... I understand that you can use G-1000 pants at winter and apply wax for greater insulation and waterproofness, but can you use them as well on the other, and hotter seasons? I gather that if you don't wax the pants, you will have a more breathable version. Will that be enough for summer treks?
Hey! thank you! great question, of course it all depends on where you're going and how warm it will be in that location but for the most part the trousers would work excellent in summer conditions as well. just like you say you're able to either not wax them or you can also wash them in ordet to get the wax out and in that way make them more breathable.The leg ventilation offers great versatility in this way to! thanks for watching!
Great! Please do not forget about sizing guide - e.g. If you use keb down jacket size L, do you need eco shell size L or XL? :) This will be much appreciated!!
I’m stuck between two sizes. 54 long, abit tight. Maybe they’ll loosen up over time? 56 long, I definately need a belt for them not to drop to the ground 🫢 Any advice? My Vidda pro 56 long is spot on perfect.
@TheBearious sounds like you’re better off with 54, might be a good safe mark for you after Christmas dinner as well! ;) when you’re out you tend to loose weight so I’d go with the 54
@@TedWeirum Got them both to try out at home. These pair fit a little different than the ones I tested before. 54 is like a tight skinnyjeans fit, but comfortable due to the stretch. The 56 are somewhat of a good relaxed fit, room enough for long johns. I’m leaning towards the 56 atm, but that tight fit was also comfortable, no way to fit long johns thou. 😅
Ted Weirum , please keep updated! In general, it will be cool to know what FJ gear is good for skiing, in your opinion- I am happy to invest in 1 universal piece of clothing, which I can use over a year, rather than buying 1 for tracking and one for skiing :)
Can anybody tell me how the waist sizing works? I know 46 is 30/31 inches, and 48 is 32 inch waist, but is that actual waist size or comparable US Jean size? I wear size 30 in my Pana and other hiking/climbing pants, and 30-31 in tight jeans - I like a tight fit, would the 46 work? My actual waist size is 32-33 when I use measuring tape. Does the Keb have stretch in the waist? I read conflicting opinions about this. Thanks - great video!!!
Hey! The best would be to have a look at Fjallraven website in the size chart there, there’s no stretch in the waist on the Keb trousers. I’m 181 cm, weigh 75 I got a small waist so 46 is good for me!
Hey man. When are they gonna be released in the end ? I thought it was gonna be before june, but we’re in june already and they haven’t yet been released...
Hey Ted can you tell me if i would need a gaiters for daylight oneday backpack trip in a snowy enviroment haveing keb trausers, i wonder if havy waxed keb trausers would do the job , i am not planning on spendig couple of days outdoor
Do you know if the changes in the keb model carries over in the gaiter model too? According to the ss19 catalogue the gaiter model should also have an "improved fit", but the added stretch panels on the medial side of the front pocket seem to be G1000 like the "old" keb model had.
Hey Mathias! your guess is as good as mine there, I haven't heard or seen anything regarding the Keb Gaiter trousers yet! ill let you know when I know!
Ever checked out outdoor research gear? Besides the few fjallraven things I have tried, they're the only other big outdoorsy company I trust spending money on for clothing. (mostly because they are pretty much the only outdoorsy company to have a true "infinite" guarantee)
@@TedWeirum as with most companies, started out where the company is based (USA), but most is now from China. Good quality gear though. They even supply stuff to the military. Perhaps check out their "foray" jacket. Their jackets have the best pit zip system I've come across.
They should make ones for short legs people like 30 , or 31 inches... , I have one and is one of my favorite , but I thin the old version is the one I have .
They have regular and long, I’m wearing long in the video but I think it’s a good idea to look in to having a short model for men aswell, in the female version the got a short but not a long!
I have the current version, which will last me another decade. So I am not interested in upgrading to this version. Unless maybe there are plans for a gaiter zip off version? These are perfect for the colder 3 season use, but not ideal for the summer.
I would also be interested in a gaiter version, I hope that they can expand the “hole” where you zip them off, I find it a bit small when I sit down, thanks for watching!
Hi Ted. Please can you do a review for the Keb TOURING trousers? Will they be an overkill for hiking the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland in July? Or will it be too warm? Why should I choose them over the standard Kebs?? Thanks
I'd say that they will probably be too warm if you intend to move around a lot. it's better to use layers underneath or over if you will be in a colder situation :)
Great review and production as always! Really cool with the action scenes to see how the pants works. Nice rescue colours! How do the hold to the cold, when in action and when pausing?
Thanks Mattias! We were out on a somewhat chilly day, Abbe had his long johns on but I decided to go without and it was just fine, they hold the warmth good, my biggest concern is actually the other way around, letting the extra heat out and there I think they do a great job!
Ted Weirum Yes i understand your concern, just wondering if these pants are somewhat all season or 3-season. Are these available in stores right now? I'm going to Gbg tomorrow so it could be an idea to have a closer look at them.
I’d say all season, but you might want to wear a pair of long johns for those really cold days. They are not in stores at the moment, they’re to be released in March!
@@TedWeirum Allright, then I need to see if they are good for the warmer season then. The time will match my need for when I'm in a look for a new pair I think.
www.fjallraven.se/fjallraven-herr-fjallglim-shirt-m-black-f81380/?sku=7323450452872 It’s that one but mine is in a different color that I don’t think they have anymore!
I met a couple wearing the "tru spec 24/7 expedition pants" and asked them those exact questions, as I was also concerned. I was told they vent very well and the zipper never snags on the mesh (and they also never got bitten). Of course they didn't let me try them on, so I'll have to take their word for it. Myself, I seem to have a particularly bad response to the enzymes and/or proteins in a mosquito bite, so a slight decrease in ventilation or ease of opening/closure is personally a sacrifice I would make in order to reduce my dependence on deet.
Ah! Interesting. Would be a bit weird if they’d let you try them on haha, I would let you, I’m crazy like that! We’ll see what the future holds for these pants! Thanks for your input!
I am interested in yupik parka. In most brands I am long waist. it is my understanding that yupik is designed for use with interlayers. I have doubts about choosing the size. I'm 186 cm, chest 111 cm What do you think, L or XL?
hard to say, have you seen the measurements on the website? do you have a possibility to try a similar jacket? if all else fails and you had to choose one I would go with xl since, just like you mention, you want to have room for middle laters : )
Obviously it depends on what you’re doing but I’ve had that for a while now and I haven’t had a problem with it, it’s nothing I’ve noticed about them so far. But they do come in other colors so no worries! :)
Hey Stefan! It’s the fjällräven Keb eco Shell, best jacket i ever had! The video is right here: Fjällräven Keb Eco Shell - is it worth the money? review and thoughts th-cam.com/video/RwXHL0yrm9o/w-d-xo.html
Ted Weirum yep that makes sense. I will have to wax them up for some improved water resistance. I think I’m leaning towards the Vidda Pro vented but I’ll see. Excited to try my first Fjällräven
Great! You saw the video on my channel on the vidda pro, otherwise it’s there if you’d like to have a look. If your going from a to b a lot I’d go with the Keb if you’re more on the camping and bushcraft side I’d go with the vidda! Have a good one!
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I build aerial adventure parks for work and find these pants to be durable and well suited for rope access. I've got a large portion of our staff on board and would love to send a picture in with all of us in our keb trousers sky high! I just recieved my second pair, and cant wait to put them through the wringer! Improvements we've discussed would be an integrated tensioner for the waist band to limit bulk and harness wear. I've also noticed the elastic band on the phone slit likes to break away from the mesh pretty quickly with regular use. Small adjustments, but nothing to prevent us from representing your awesome trousers! Keep up the good work 👍
Hey! That sounds awesome, I don’t work for fjällräven but if you send me the photo I’ll be sure to pass it on, I think they would be delighted to have it!
@@TedWeirum awesome! We are currently building a challenge course in the trees. We will try to get all of us on ropes near one of the tree houses or a cool element. It may be a week or so. Were pretty busy right now. Thanks for the reply buddy :)
Any time Collin! keep me updated on how it's going! : )
Love the sync you did starting at 2:50 with your steps and the music. Nice touch.
Thanks Freddy! Glad you saw it and appreciated it! :) doing what we can here!
Those visuals... wow... the colors are popping right of my screen!
I really like the Keb-line of products. The trousers might be a bit more technical so to speak than I need. Not sure.
Something about the fact you were able to do an early review makes me think you’re in closer contact with Fjallraven...perhaps maybe? If so it would be deservedly so!
Have a fun 2019!!
Thanks Jan! Perhaps maybe would be the right words for the moment, I’ll let you know more when I know more!
When it comes to the trousers it all boils down to what your use case is,if you’re doing a rougher trek these are perfect, hanging around the camp I would have a look at vidda pro! As always, thanks for REALLY watching the video and noticing all the details that we work a lot on! :)
Whoa whoa whoa Mr. Weirum! Do you realize how much of the production quality boost this video shows? You are setting some high standards for yourself and Arber. :-) As for the pants I like the fact they decided to make them slimmer. I will definitely benefit from that if I buy them. :-D The color looks really nice in your shots. I've seen it on their other pieces of clothes and it looked a bit too flashy at first sight but I am sure I would like it in the end. And of course I am looking forward to your future adventures!
--- Michal
Hahaha, well that’s a big thanks from me to you, you are the one who gave me a lot of the feedback that I put in to the thought process behind this video, THANKS! As for me and Abbe we came a long way but it still feels like we’re just in the beginning, we talked a lot about this and right now it feels like we’re discovering our “sound”. Best thing is that I still learn and develop a lot and I get to share the results with you guys! Thanks for all your observations Michal!
Your videos keep getting better Ted. Awesome stuff. I bought a pair of Tarmac Kebs over the holidays and love them except that my short legs mean they are a bit baggy, and by a bit I mean substantially. I actually just got the cinch portion moved up about an inch at the Fjallraven store and they're on their way to me now, but they are still a bit long. Never have I been more jealous of people with long legs than I have been when lusting after Fjallraven pants!! Thanks again for the info Ted and I look forward to more videos from you.
Thank YOU brother, very kind words, it inspires me a lot! Take care and thanks for watching!
Excellent use of slow motion. I really enjoyed the video. I'm gonna do more research on these pants. They seem like they'd be really nice to have for my camping trips. :-) got yourself a new sub here!
Thank you so much! Im going to be using them for a while now so if you got any questions just let me know! Glad to have you on board! :)
I got these a while ago ( had to wait since there was an error in production and they had to send their inventory back to Vietnam for restitching) that aside I love them. I have them in the forest green colour, and I have the keb jacket in the same colour. The fit is amazing in my oponion. You won't sweat your butt of using them during this season either. Great overall product and well worth the spend.
Agreed! Hope you’ll get many nice adventures with them!
All of their trousers could do with a 'short' option such as a 30'' or 32'' leg.
Yeah, I’ve seen a lot of comments about that, I think they should look into it! Thanks for your comment!
Yes please! I'm 170cm and always have to buy trouseres that are way to long for me. The best fit is the womens Keb but then again this one is to short in the inseam. 29-30 or 30-30 would be perfect. I work at a sports store selling a lot of Keb trousers and other brands and more often than you think there are shorter guys that would love a shorter model to choose.
Good comment! I hope for more
Comments like this and maybe we can make a change!
yea i totally agree, i got 2 KEBs and some vidda pros they are both pretty long and im 6 ft. also would like if they can slim down just a tad bit. the butt looks great in these and if they were just a little tailored at the bottom it be a amazing asethic pair of pants for me to wait in line at starbucks while looking like i hike routinely. but overall great pants, love the 2 tone color scheme making who ever wearing these look operator af.
Hahahahaha! Good that you mention the length!
I just bought me some kebs, comes in the mail today and I am stoked!
sounds great! hope you'll enjoy them!
Awesome color on the new style. Full leg extension on the log (Gym workouts paying off), choreographed steps with the piano, scenery, another great video. Have a solid weekend. Peace
Hahaha! Yeah! Riding the bike too maybe! I’m glad you noticed! Thanks for noticing all the details Jay! Appreciate it!
@@TedWeirum The slimmer fit is a bonus too. Btw, what type gloves do you use? I've tried a lot a none that really keep my hands warm and breath enough to keep moisture away. Maybe you did a video a while back? Thanks
I did do a video, however in this video it’s and old pair of army liners, I didn’t want to highlight the gloves in this one so I just kept it black n simple!
I love your videos. Makes me want to drop everything and hike for a few months. Absolutely love the outdoors and the style of your editing and everything is very much that. I was wondering, what do you usually take with you when hiking? Like, what is your load out when going on longer hikes? I'm curious cause I'm going on a two week hike in Norway during the summer and am starting to prepare. Again, love your videos and I can see you getting successful off of these videos!
Thanks Calvin! It’s a great question, it all depends on where I’m going, for how long, what time of year is it, what will I be doing and those sorts of things, of course there’s pretty much always a basic kit that comes with me, I should do a video about that, I’ve been replacing a lot of my gear now so when I got everything I need again I’ll be sure to make a video about it! Thanks for your question!
Superb video Ted! The editing and info are spot on and I am now even more looking forward to getting these trousers!
Thank you so much Arthur! Glad you liked it! :)
I like the slimmer design, might have to grab some of these for when I’m out working on windy/wet days
Give them a try and let me know what you think! :)
Hey Ted, great review, I got the same exact pair and they're super comfy and perform very well. I was a little weary of the colors but they grew on me and I Love em, they compliment the high desert mountainous area I'm from.
sorry for the late reply, glad to hear it brother!
Nice video of the updated keb pant. On a sidenote, is that the fjällglim shirt you are wearing? Sure looks like it, as I have 3 of them myself. Btw what size are you wearing of the shirt? I had to size down due to the relaxed fit. Love the shirt anyway though ✌️👍
I like that you said you wouldn't choose that colour yourself. My favourite Fjällräven colours are Acorn, Chestnut and Autumn Leaf
But they did have Chestnut/Acorn on the old Keb Pants
Yeah, you never know until you try! I just assume that I’m going to get dirty therefore I always tend to choose the colors that look like dirt! 😂
Yeah, I saw that on the website, from what I was told this was supposed to be the new color, maybe there was a misunderstanding or if they changed the tones on the colors or something, we’ll see once they’re released. Thanks for watching!
Awesome review Ted! If they’re available in the dark olive...I’ll buy a pair!
Zane! Happy new year and all that, long time no see! ;) hope all is well with you, man I wanna go to Canada! Hahaha! Anyways, I’m sure they’ll be available in your color! You’ll know in March! Thanks for tuning in brother!
Great video as always. I just would like some mesh on the side vents as it gives the bugs a way in to my tasty legs on a hot day. Apart from that i love my kebs and Vidda Pros
Thanks! I get what you mean, however I think it would limit the ventilation too much. As long as you’re moving you give the bugs a hard time to feast on your legs, when you stop you zip up and pull out your flamethrower and go to town! ;)
@@TedWeirum I agree. I'd prefer keeping them without bug nets, for more ventilation, better access (I'm experimenting with Northern Playgrounds' zip-longs underneath, which could've been an awesome combo, had they just included double zippers), less weight, less complexity, smaller price.
I have the Keb 3 layer jacket, and it’s my favorite - seems like I have no choice but to get these trousers now!
It’s tough, but it might be the right choice!
Yes, FR 🦊 needs to use military grade Double Saps at the waist for better secure hold especially if one fails, just like the 2 waistline snaps on the amazing Arc’teryx LEAF Drac Pant that were unfortunately discontinued. Why Arc’teryx does not make quality hiking pants 👖 with ample pockets is beyond me 🤷🏻♂️. A stretchy Neoprene waist band would be a nice addition. And a large Gusseted Crotch is mandatory for mobility 🥋 and comfort!
Well thought! Thanks for your comment!
@@TedWeirum , As a full on Arc'teryx fan, surprisingly enough ARC' do not make a true Adventure Pant with a significant amount of pockets and never have, which is quite astounding 🤯. The only thing that's ever come close is the amazing LEAF Drac Pant 👍🏻, unfortunately they have been discontinued 😤. I've been doing some research on the Fjällräven Keb Pants, the new 2019 updated fitment looks like it's going to be really cool. Big props 👏🏻 to Ted Weirum new video review. That sealed the deal for me. A gusseted crotch and a bunch of pockets is mandatory in a proper Adventure Pant! Now I just have to figure out how the new ones fit in the waist. 37" = Euro 54, or size up? I typically wear U.S. Large, I'm a 36" waist in Diesel Jeans, but everything has become so overly slim-fit today such as NIKE's Tech Fit Joggers, so now I've been sizing up one full waist size to a U.S. XL. I DON'T like apparel tight around my crotch and waist, I need some room to breathe if you know what I mean.
CEO of most beautifully filmed reviews!
Thank you so much Noah! :)
I'll be honest, I wish I looked as good as you do in them pants. Had Fjällräven for years, and love the brand/fitting but as someone who's 168cm male with shortlegs I feel like a kid in förskolan with most gear. I struggle between F/M fits, but I don't have the good curves as females do. Great videos tho, keep em up.
Thanks for your comment, I’ll be sure to do a update video about the pants were I summarize all the feedback I got from everyone regarding the trousers and what most of you seem to think!
That was a beautiful location that you filmed in and a great review thank you!
Thank you so much! sorry for the late reply!
As ever, visually stunning and super-informative. Thanks Ted
As always, thank you very much Andrew! We put a lot of work into this one, glad you like it!
Hey Ted; The Keb system totally rules. I do some mushing north of the arctic circle; and like the stretchiness and breathability of the keb system. and use the jacket all seasons, and in winter. But the pants dont really work for me in the winter. What would really rock would be if Fjällräven could clone the Keb-pants and the Särmä TST M05 high waisted winter trousers; into a stretchy winter pants setup. And a Keb anorak no. 8 would be awesome to. Just a thought Thanks in advance
Hey!
Maybe the bergtagen eco shell trousers would be a better solution for you, they are a bit more adapted to winter use! Thanks for watching brother!
Just a great video. You tell us pretty much everything we need to know. While I agree with others below -- that there needs to be a "short" option -- I'm going to risk it when this updated version is released in Canada. Anyway, hoping to see more videos from you.
Thank you so much Paul! I’m doing a little update video where I’m talking about the feedback I’ve gotten from
everyone, hopefully fjällräven will see it and maybe they can do something!
@@TedWeirum Thanks, Ted. Looking forward to the update video. And, yes, let's hope that fjällräven is watching.
:)
My local Fjallraven store has an in-house seamstress that was able to shorten my Vidda Pros and keep the lace hook/gaiter! Inquire at your local store too.
Great vids! My only question is have they figured out a way to work out the pant lengths when it comes to shorter people (i.e. < 5'8"ish). Everything in the Fjallraven line fits perfectly on me, but the trousers are really hard to judge. These pants seem like they come in a fixed length (not raw) so hemming them will be a problem with the re-design of the boot hook and straps. Also, if someone can manage to hem them, the placement of the knees will inevitably be at the ankles. This seems to be the main issue with any Fjallraven, fixed, pre-bent pants. I feel like shorter people are left with (1) Greenland and (2) Abisko lines. The Kebs, although functionally the best, appear to be (size-wize) the hardest to get right. I wonder if anyone from R&D has an answer! :)
This is a great question, I would post this on Fjällrävens FB page, I’m sure they would like to hear this! Thanks for watching!
hey man, as a very tall person. I feel your pain on the other end of the spectrum. Fjallraven is one of the only companies that makes pants for us tall folk. my point is....DON"T YOU RUIN THIS FOR US LOL
Haha, one thing doesn’t need to rule out the other, I think short, regular and long would be a great option!
I had my Barents Pro trousers hemmed, but you cannot really do that with these Keb trousers. They need to fit out of the box or be darn close. I'm considering these to round out my hiking pants due to the versatility.
I made an update video where I ask if people are interested in a shorter version, check it out! Thanks for watching!
As long as I can get a pair in pure black I am sold.
Rest assured! That would have been my first choice as well! With that said, I like this color too!
Don’t know if urban cammo will happen but who knows right!
Yeah I think a lot of people would like that! :)
I bought a pair, after less than 40 days mountain wear both bottom seams have holes in them. In my opinion tje bottom of the trousers are too heavy for the normal material, not worn crampons with them or done anything apart from normal Trekking. I am in my 50s and have never had a pair of trousers fail so quickly. Sent away 18th December still waiting for any reply from Fjall Raven a month later. So far poor quality for what they are and the price charged.
Super gorgeous trousers! 😍, Hope I will own it in future.
Just used a HighCoast trousers finish a 45 celsius tropical bike trip, it perfectly completes the task.
Thanks for watching, sounds like you had an awesome trip! Where did you go?
@@TedWeirum I cycling across Isaan area (Northeast Thailand), near some border line area, here a small photo set could sharing the story just happened 😀photos.app.goo.gl/JKsK29Dnn6cF6EGe7
I got your second answer but then it disappeared, try to send it again!
The Keb trousers are my favorite!!! I have three pairs. I love the ventilation system. They work great for mountain bike riding too!
I just wish they would put some kind of butt pockets on the back and zippers on the front hand pockets similar to the Abisko trousers. Except the pocket should zip down from the top instead of up. That way you can have them zipped down to secure items and still have your pocket knife or multi tool clipped on.
Hey Jeremy! Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts!
@@TedWeirum Butt pockets. Please no. It already has big, awesome pockets in the right places. Butt pockets risk the content (easier to crush when sitting, easier to loose something and not see it before it's long gone, easier for thieves), are uncomfortable, and would add weight, complexity, cost, and take away from ventilation.
Jepp! I don’t think they’ll ever put butt pockets on these trousers! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Ask F to add mesh to vents. And consider hook and loop waist adjusters on the sides. Otherwise perfect!
I Really like the adjustable waist idea!
Here is what I think about Keb trousers. They do not shrink except for the g1000 portion. A Vita Pro (is completely g1000) that is a 54 for example will shrink 1/2 a size becoming a 53 after washed in warm. Additionally you have to be accurate in your Keb size because if you lose weight, the material on the front will crease and look bad, not also true with Vita Pro. Overall Keb is the best looking and most stretchable trouser as long as it fits correctly. I have Vita Pro's that are 7 years old and still good. The colors are amazing but ofcourse the most recent fashion is camouflage lead by Canada Goose.
The new ones have stretch in the groin area, I’ll show you in the coming review! I really like them!
Awesome review Ted. Again i can’t wait for this keb slimmer version to be released
Thanks brother! I’m sure you’ll really like them!
1. New tighter fit 0:54 - That sounds good. Is it the same fit as when the Keb trousers first came out, Gen 1?
2. That is a bad idea 1:03 - Boot hook is better the old way. It will never come loose by mistake and is much easier to fasten and unfasten.
3. What is the models Height, weight and what size is he wearing?
good points! ill take that with me in the coming videos! I like the "reversed" boot hook, I hope you get a chance to try it!
I love your video work. It is excellent. I think the Keb trouser design is near perfect. However, I would add a two way zip to the Keb fleece similar to the Klattermusen balder fleece. This design change would allow more mobility when working at camp. I am a huge fan of the Keb line. Thx J
Also what color are those?
The color is called chestnut, agree on the two way zipper it would come in handy! Thanks for watching brother!
I saw the chestnut/acorn keb trousers yesterday at the local Fjallraven shop. It didn't look as red as it looks like in this video. The yellow is the same color as mocassin or tanned deer hide. It was better than I thought it looked like.
I’m glad that it was better in real life! :)
@@TedWeirum I have the UN Blue keb trousers. It would go with the polar parka (the anarok version) except that that parka is not produced any longer. Have you ever seen it? It is very, very nice. I can't get it in my size.
I think I know the one you mean but no, I haven’t seen it myself! :)
@@TedWeirum It was a great winter parka, and I did not know about it. I also learned that the Anorak no.8 is a different material than the ecoshell anorak which i already had, and I also recently discovered the Abisko lite trousers. They are a good, both have interesting belt clasps, the shade or the regular lite abisko trousers. Never looked in that direction until recently.
Yeah, there’s plenty of new things out there I haven’t had the time to see it all yet! :)
Final got a pair. Only taken 5 years
No stress! 😎
They are the best! Game changer! More colors is all I'll ask for
You got that now! :)
I love Fjallraven but I live in Turkey and I'm a student so the products are too expensive for me I can't effort it. Still, you're doing great!!!
thanks! the quality separates fjällräven from a lot of the other brands, the environmental thought process behind every product is one of their unique fundamentals, it was never about making the cheapest pair of trousers but the best, not just for you but also for the environment. thank you so much for watching!
@@TedWeirum Today I finally managed to get myself a Keb Trousers :)
finally I got them home in chestnut-acorn color released two weeks ago and they are amazing!!!
Glad to hear that, time get some milages on them! good luck brother!
Bra video👍 Har dom äntligen satt mesh i ventilationsöppningarna eller ska man fortsätta bli myggbiten?
Tack! I videon visar jag ventilationsöppningarna, de övre har fått ytterligare ett dragkedjelås. Ingen mesh, dels riskerar den att fastna och kommer minska ventilationen drastiskt. Tack för att du tittade!
Snygg video! Vilken storlek har du på byxorna och vilken är din vikt och längd?
Tack Andreas! Det är storlek 48 på byxorna i videon, dom är lite för stora så jag skulle haft 46! Jag är 181cm och väger omkring 75-77kg!
Söderåsen och Skärån! Som laddat för äventyr! Byxorna såg oxå jäkligt najs ut 🌲 👣
Precis! Vi kände att vi ville försöka krydda till det så mycket vi kunde utan att ta sig hela vägen upp till fjällen! :) tror du hade gillat byxorna! Tack för att du tittade!
Waterproof seat to the trousers and maybe the lower leg reinforcement could be waterproof and front of knees. Just helps with doing tasks on the floor.
Sounds like a great idea, with the Greenland wax you would have the best of both worlds, more breathable without the wax and more water resistant with it, you can put many layers of wax for increased water resistance!
@@TedWeirum Sadly it all washes out and these trousers get dirty given nature of use, not sure anyone has time to rewax their trousers before every use., I only use an iron for weddings ha ha
I get you Stuart, you machinewash every time?
Sounds like another pair would be a better option, Keb ecoshell trousers perhaps?
personal i like more the Vidda pro. The vidda pro is more robust. The keb is verry good with hiking but bad in camp, with camp fire. the elastic material can be very bad against fire splinters. thank you for the review
Hey Raymond! Yeah, the Keb trousers is a technical pants made for the mountains and a bit tougher terrain, the Vidda pro is just like you say, more robust and better around the camp! It all comes down to your needs!
Doesn't seem like a lot has changed, which is testament to how good the old model is. However, I wonder, is it worth upgrading?
Exactly! These pants won the outdoor Industry award back in 2011, Fjällräven probably don’t want to do a complete make over, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! I like the improvements that they’ve made and they still managed to keep the Keb trousers in the award wining design.
Is it worth upgrading? Only you can answer that, it depends if you got a need for it, how is the shape of the ones you got now? Thanks for watching!
@@TedWeirum good point! I just got them, so I won't be upgrading for a long time (hopefully). Loving the kebs so far. Their far more comfortable than any other outdoor pants I've worn! Excited to see how durable they are. Check out the Garmin Instict btw if you haven't, awesome new release and perfect for an outdoor enthusiast :)
Thanks for the tip, is it a gps?
@@TedWeirum Its a new gps watch series from Garmin, directed towards hiking and outdoor activities. Very rugged and tough, but still has most of the same features as the other higher end Garmin-watches. You get a lot for your money with this one. buy.garmin.com/nb-NO/NO/p/621802
Ok! I’ll look in to it, as of now I got the Apple Watch series 4, might not be compatible but it’s what I got for now!
However, dont like the slim aspect. I LOVE the slight baggy feel!!
I wouldn’t call them slim, they’re just tighter than the previous version! :)
I like this guy, thanks for the honest review 👍
Thanks Raj! :) I think I like you too! :)
I agree to have mesh on the opening for the vents. Also, can you make short versions or at least ones that can be easily shortened? Can’t wear my pair that was gifted to me because no tailor I have found, as well as fjallraven themselves, can’t adjust length.
There’s a gaiter version! I would like to see some adjustments on those ones too though!
Amazing work Ted!
Thank you dear sir!
Hey Ted, love the colour. Huge fan of the keb range as you know. Great video. Really want to see you do a overnight adventure
Hey brother, me too, I’ve been dying to do one, and believe me it’s coming! Thanks for watching James, and thanks for the congratulations before! ;)
@@TedWeirum Kungsleden trail is from the 30th June to July 8th, taking a helicopter from nikkaulokta to keb, then heading up the ostra laden to sydtoppen. Then down through the mountains coming out just slightly north of singi and trekking to abisko
Best way to do it! ;)
Great video….
What color is the trousers..?
Acorn something! :)
Thanks …
how many more centimeters is the long version vs the regular versión in keb pants?
Not sure brother, it’s better if you have a look at the website there for the exact numbers! Think it’s around 10 cm!
I am interested in yupik parka. In most brands I am long waist. it is my understanding that yupik is designed for use with interlayers. I have doubts about choosing the size.
I'm 186 cm, chest 111 cm
What do you think… L or XL?
So if I’m about 5’4 (it’s a tough life) and usually wear a 30” leg, I’m out of luck? Don’t wanna spend 200+ to have the legs be way too long
Hey, thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts! A lot of people mentioned the length of the trousers, I will do an update video on all the comments that everyone has mentioned and hopefully that can help adress some questions, I know that there will be a female version that is shorter, however I totally understand that you would like a pair of trousers that fit you. I'll do my best to let Fjällräven know that a lot of people is asking for a short version of the trousers and hopefully they'll listen! again, thanks for your comment!
If you buy at a Fjallraven physical store they do alterations as well as waxing for free in the USA (inquire at your local store first). I was able to shorten my Vidda Pros to my inseam and they fit perfect; the seamstress was able to incorporate the lace hook and gaiter cinches too!
Nice that they do that! I think it’s for a minor fee here in Sweden!
What will the colors be ?
You’ll see the normal colors, chestnut there might be another new color coming, I don’t know! Thanks for watching!
I like them; like the color too and the tighter fit. I'll be getting a pair of these. Great video as well
Thank you so much! Appreciate it!
Maybe the same snap system that is on the boot cuff installed where a waist cuff is??
You mean to replace a belt? Could be a good idea! Thanks for your comment!
This would be painful if you do want to wear a belt or when you are carrying a backpack with hip belt.
Agree!
Hey, everyone! Great video, and great pair of pants. I have a question about the seasons... I understand that you can use G-1000 pants at winter and apply wax for greater insulation and waterproofness, but can you use them as well on the other, and hotter seasons? I gather that if you don't wax the pants, you will have a more breathable version. Will that be enough for summer treks?
Hey! thank you! great question, of course it all depends on where you're going and how warm it will be in that location but for the most part the trousers would work excellent in summer conditions as well. just like you say you're able to either not wax them or you can also wash them in ordet to get the wax out and in that way make them more breathable.The leg ventilation offers great versatility in this way to! thanks for watching!
Great! Please do not forget about sizing guide - e.g. If you use keb down jacket size L, do you need eco shell size L or XL? :) This will be much appreciated!!
I’ll do my best!
Hej Ted, bra videos uppskattar dem verkligen! Jag undrar vilken jacka du använde när du paddlade Padjelanta, ser ut att vara samma i den här videon?
Tack! Det är det, The one and only Keb eco Shell, den i särklass bästa jackan jag någonsin ägt! Har gjort en video om den också! :)
@@TedWeirum ok, var lite tveksam på om det var den men då vet jag, tack för svaret och ha en fortsatt trevlig dag!!
tack! detsamma!
Snygg video! Du visar upp byxorna och detaljerna på ett mycket bra sätt.
Tack Peter!
I’m stuck between two sizes. 54 long, abit tight. Maybe they’ll loosen up over time? 56 long, I definately need a belt for them not to drop to the ground 🫢 Any advice? My Vidda pro 56 long is spot on perfect.
@TheBearious sounds like you’re better off with 54, might be a good safe mark for you after Christmas dinner as well! ;) when you’re out you tend to loose weight so I’d go with the 54
@@TedWeirum Got them both to try out at home. These pair fit a little different than the ones I tested before. 54 is like a tight skinnyjeans fit, but comfortable due to the stretch. The 56 are somewhat of a good relaxed fit, room enough for long johns. I’m leaning towards the 56 atm, but that tight fit was also comfortable, no way to fit long johns thou. 😅
@TheBearious yeah, that’s a tough one, after a couple of days on the trail 56 might be too big!
Hi there great video and thanks for the review. One question for you ... where did you get the music, I enjoyed that as well?
Awesome thanks a bunch.
Does the stretch fabric still 'pluck' or pull as much when snagging on thorns and brambles like the older versions?
Too early to tell, I need to try them a bit more before I can answer, good question though! I’ll keep you updated!
Ted Weirum, hi, any update? Also- will they fit over ski boots? Will you recommend them as snow pants? Thx!
No snagging or anything yet! I haven’t been able to try them over ski boots yet but I’ll be able to by the end of this month! :)
Ted Weirum , please keep updated! In general, it will be cool to know what FJ gear is good for skiing, in your opinion- I am happy to invest in 1 universal piece of clothing, which I can use over a year, rather than buying 1 for tracking and one for skiing :)
I’ll get back to you! Keep watching and you’ll see soon enough! :) it’s in the plans! :)
Ventilation and movement looks great, not sure about that colour though!
Haha! Good thing there’s plenty of colors to choose from! :)
Can anybody tell me how the waist sizing works? I know 46 is 30/31 inches, and 48 is 32 inch waist, but is that actual waist size or comparable US Jean size? I wear size 30 in my Pana and other hiking/climbing pants, and 30-31 in tight jeans - I like a tight fit, would the 46 work? My actual waist size is 32-33 when I use measuring tape. Does the Keb have stretch in the waist? I read conflicting opinions about this.
Thanks - great video!!!
Hey! The best would be to have a look at Fjallraven website in the size chart there, there’s no stretch in the waist on the Keb trousers. I’m 181 cm, weigh 75 I got a small waist so 46 is good for me!
Actually a trecking pant..... so any thoughts about once pace picks up & start going up hill etc
It delivers! :)
Hey man. When are they gonna be released in the end ? I thought it was gonna be before june, but we’re in june already and they haven’t yet been released...
They should be out I think, where do you live?
Hey Ted can you tell me if i would need a gaiters for daylight oneday backpack trip in a snowy enviroment haveing keb trausers, i wonder if havy waxed keb trausers would do the job , i am not planning on spendig couple of days outdoor
hey! it could be good to have, depends on how much snow it is of course! just make sure that those trousers have the boot hook!
Do you know if the changes in the keb model carries over in the gaiter model too? According to the ss19 catalogue the gaiter model should also have an "improved fit", but the added stretch panels on the medial side of the front pocket seem to be G1000 like the "old" keb model had.
Hey Mathias! your guess is as good as mine there, I haven't heard or seen anything regarding the Keb Gaiter trousers yet! ill let you know when I know!
have 2 pairs gonna get a pair of the gaiter version aswell. ! best hiking trousers there is.
Agreed! :)
Be cool if they made a version with velcro instead of buttons for the pockets.
Maybe.. not too sure about it thought, don’t you think a lot of branches and debris would eventually get stuck there?
Ever checked out outdoor research gear? Besides the few fjallraven things I have tried, they're the only other big outdoorsy company I trust spending money on for clothing. (mostly because they are pretty much the only outdoorsy company to have a true "infinite" guarantee)
Hey! No, I haven’t! Would be keen on trying their stuff some day! Where’s it made?
@@TedWeirum as with most companies, started out where the company is based (USA), but most is now from China. Good quality gear though. They even supply stuff to the military.
Perhaps check out their "foray" jacket. Their jackets have the best pit zip system I've come across.
Thanks brother, I’ll be sure to have a look!
How much slimmer is the fit? I do like pants that are less baggy to catch on things.
It’s hard to be exact on this one but you’ll definitely feel it, around 20-30%
Thanks for watching William!
Well I bought a pair because of this. Also, a review of the kaipak trousers would be swell.
Sure thing, as soon as I get my hands on them!
@@TedWeirum thank you pilgrim. You're the man.
Thank YOU! :)
Hello🖐🏻😏 Seems to be awesome pants..nice color..it can prevent you from shooting while hunting season l suppouse)🤔
Atb✊🏻😉
Hi, grate review. Is the strech material windproof? I mean riding a motorcycle on highway in 10 degrees celsius windproof?
The stretch is not, I wouldn’t use them for that case, however there’s another model called keb touring, I think they’d be a better fit
@@TedWeirum Thank you so much! Will check those trousers
No worries mate
They should make ones for short legs people like 30 , or 31 inches... , I have one and is one of my favorite , but I thin the old version is the one I have .
They have regular and long, I’m wearing long in the video but I think it’s a good idea to look in to having a short model for men aswell, in the female version the got a short but not a long!
I buy the Women's regular short, size 38. There is literally no difference between the men's and women's version. Unless you buy the Women's Curved.
Ok , thanks!
I have the current version, which will last me another decade. So I am not interested in upgrading to this version. Unless maybe there are plans for a gaiter zip off version? These are perfect for the colder 3 season use, but not ideal for the summer.
I would also be interested in a gaiter version, I hope that they can expand the “hole” where you zip them off, I find it a bit small when I sit down, thanks for watching!
Hi Ted. Please can you do a review for the Keb TOURING trousers? Will they be an overkill for hiking the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland in July? Or will it be too warm? Why should I choose them over the standard Kebs?? Thanks
I'd say that they will probably be too warm if you intend to move around a lot. it's better to use layers underneath or over if you will be in a colder situation :)
@@TedWeirum thanks Ted. Just to be sure, you say that the the “keb touring” will be too warm? The keb would be fine?
Will there be a full black option? If so, I am definitely sold!
Btw thanks a lot for those Vidéos they really are well done :)
Oh, and I’m not sure if you said it in the video, but can we use the Fjällräven Kneepads with those trousers ?
Yes you can! And yes there will be a black version! :) thanks for watching!
Ted Weirum
Thanks for the answer! It’s nice to see TH-camrs so close to their community.
This is what it’s about for me, I like to get feedback and learn, improve you, I need you guys to help me there! :)
Ted Weirum
Hi man ? I’m just wondering, do you work with Fjällräven ? If not, how did you get access to these pants in advance ?
Do you think these pants are good as working pants in warehouses?
Sure!
Great review and production as always! Really cool with the action scenes to see how the pants works. Nice rescue colours! How do the hold to the cold, when in action and when pausing?
Thanks Mattias! We were out on a somewhat chilly day, Abbe had his long johns on but I decided to go without and it was just fine, they hold the warmth good, my biggest concern is actually the other way around, letting the extra heat out and there I think they do a great job!
Ted Weirum Yes i understand your concern, just wondering if these pants are somewhat all season or 3-season. Are these available in stores right now? I'm going to Gbg tomorrow so it could be an idea to have a closer look at them.
I’d say all season, but you might want to wear a pair of long johns for those really cold days. They are not in stores at the moment, they’re to be released in March!
@@TedWeirum Allright, then I need to see if they are good for the warmer season then. The time will match my need for when I'm in a look for a new pair I think.
Den som väntar på något gott! ;)
You doit again...so proud of you... love it.. ❤
But not the coulor of the pants 😉
Hahah, you need to see them in real life, I think you will like them! ❤️
Ted, great video. May I ask which size you are wearing?
It’s a size 48!
What is the soundtrack in the begining ?? 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 PLEASE 🙏
im so sorry brother, it was 3 years ago, I don't remember!
Hi Ted, which type of shirt do you have? I cant find it. Thanks
www.fjallraven.se/fjallraven-herr-fjallglim-shirt-m-black-f81380/?sku=7323450452872
It’s that one but mine is in a different color that I don’t think they have anymore!
I'd suggest some sort of mosquito mesh in the vents like most trekking pants with vent options.
Sounds like a lot of people would like a solution like that, I don’t know though, wouldn’t it get stuck and also reduce ventilation a lot?
I met a couple wearing the "tru spec 24/7 expedition pants" and asked them those exact questions, as I was also concerned. I was told they vent very well and the zipper never snags on the mesh (and they also never got bitten). Of course they didn't let me try them on, so I'll have to take their word for it.
Myself, I seem to have a particularly bad response to the enzymes and/or proteins in a mosquito bite, so a slight decrease in ventilation or ease of opening/closure is personally a sacrifice I would make in order to reduce my dependence on deet.
I should iterate that this is coming from a fan of the company and owner of many of their garments, so I'm not trying to drive customers elsewhere.
Ah! Interesting. Would be a bit weird if they’d let you try them on haha, I would let you, I’m crazy like that! We’ll see what the future holds for these pants! Thanks for your input!
The type of feedback you provided is very important so I hope they read it!
Vet du om de kommer att släppa en uppdaterad version av Gaiter byxan också?
Yes, det kommer det! Bör också vara ute i slutet av maj!
Great video, thanks man! 👌🏼
Thank you Jussi!
I am interested in yupik parka. In most brands I am long waist. it is my understanding that yupik is designed for use with interlayers. I have doubts about choosing the size.
I'm 186 cm, chest 111 cm
What do you think, L or XL?
hard to say, have you seen the measurements on the website? do you have a possibility to try a similar jacket? if all else fails and you had to choose one I would go with xl since, just like you mention, you want to have room for middle laters : )
@@TedWeirum ok. Thank you .
Do you know if the sizes are similar to the Patagonia jackets?
I think they have the same mindset when it comes to middle layers so it could be worth trying one!
Great review. Thanks for sharing.
Was this shoot in Söderåsen?
Thanks! Correct on the spot! :)
@@TedWeirum happy to hear that and I'm to recognize my area.
Forrestechs yeah, it’s a wonderful place!
Seems like it would be an awfully tricky colour to keep (looking) somewhat clean for days on end...?
Obviously it depends on what you’re doing but I’ve had that for a while now and I haven’t had a problem with it, it’s nothing I’ve noticed about them so far. But they do come in other colors so no worries! :)
It is a refreshing colour, so nice to hear that it is also...ehmm...’maintainable’...:)
:)
No more tearing off my toenails on the boot hook!!!
Free at last! :)
What's the jacket you are wearing in this video?
Hey Stefan! It’s the fjällräven Keb eco Shell, best jacket i ever had! The video is right here: Fjällräven Keb Eco Shell - is it worth the money? review and thoughts th-cam.com/video/RwXHL0yrm9o/w-d-xo.html
Hi Do anybody has experience for trekking in about +30 Degrees Celsius in this trousers ?
Raimonds Pantelis it’s too warm for that, if that’s your adventure I’d go for another pair, maybe wait till this summer
are the reinforced layers waterproof at all? or just the same fabric doubled up?
It’s g-1000 in the reinforced areas and stretch in the other places, hope that makes sense :)
Ted Weirum yep that makes sense. I will have to wax them up for some improved water resistance. I think I’m leaning towards the Vidda Pro vented but I’ll see. Excited to try my first Fjällräven
Great! You saw the video on my channel on the vidda pro, otherwise it’s there if you’d like to have a look. If your going from a to b a lot I’d go with the Keb if you’re more on the camping and bushcraft side I’d go with the vidda! Have a good one!
Have they stopped the tarmac colour Kebs for 2019?
I believe so yes, if it’s not on fjallraven.com it’s probably gone!
Are these still going to be made in Vietnam?
I don’t know where these trousers are going to be produced, I’ll see if I can find out!
Love my Keb, nice color.
Thanks me too! :)
Will those trousers be available in womens?
Yes! 100% thanks for the question!